About RACE

we run for beer & kicking cancer’s ass.

RACE Cancer Foundation produces kick-ass events to raise funds and awareness for charitable projects and organizations dedicated to kicking cancer’s ass. Based in Boston, RACE (dba RACE Cancer Foundation) is a Massachusetts non-profit organization and federally recognized as 501(c)(3) tax exempt public charity, EIN# 27-1859289. Donations and contributions are tax-deductible as allowed by law. If you would like to contact us or request a beneficiary grant application for your organization, please drop us a line via hello[at]racecancer.org.

Sunscreen Squad

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the US, and most cases are preventable. While the US spends over $8 billion annually to treat skin cancers and loses another $3 billion in lost productivity, sunscreen can help solve the problem. You can reduce your risk of developing melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, by 50% through daily application of sunscreen. People are often exposed to dangerous levels of UV rays solely because they forgot to apply sunscreen before outdoor activities, where accessing sunscreen is a challenge.

In late 2014, RACE Cancer Foundation began working on the Sunscreen Squad, an initiative to bring free sunscreen to people where they need it most—at the point of exposure to the sun’s dangerous UV rays. Our sunscreen dispensers are mounted on portable stands, backpacks, bike trailers, and can also be permanently installed in parks and stadiums. On April 20, 2015, the Sunscreen Squad debuted in Hopkinton, MA to protect runners at the 2015 Boston Marathon. For more information about supporting this initiative, or to request having the Sunscreen Squad attend your event, please contact Kathleen at 617-431-8070 or hello@racecancer.org

Super Sunday

What’s new for Super Sunday?
For starters, we have two wonderful new presenting partners: Sanofi Oncology and Genzyme. They’re helping us increase the cash purse for top 10 overall men and women in the 5-miler, with a new start/finish line and separate start for 5K runners. Both races share the same finish line.

Super Sunday Party
As always, Super Sunday will have a HUGE post-race party. We’ll have thousands of craft beers for you along with Chicken Zingers and kick-ass live music from BearFight. Not running? Lucky for you, guest tickets can be purchased during the registration process. (so find a runner!)

Entry fee & tshirts
Raceday registration will be available for $40 from 8:30am to 9:30am

Coed Team CompetitionScored by the cumulative time of your team’s top 3 female runners and top 3 male runners.

Awards
$1,500 cash purse for top 10 overall men and women in the 5-miler ($250/$150/$100/$65/$50/$40/$30/$25/$20/$20 )
Age group awards in the 5-miler and 5K (18 & under, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+)
Top 3 teams in the Bustonian Team Competition
Awards can be picked up at our office but cash prizes must be picked up by winner at awards ceremony.

Bag Check:
As with all RACE events, there will be secure bag-check area (near start/finish line) for all participants.

Chip Timing:
Overall awards in the 5 mile race are based on GUN time; age group awards are based on CHIP time. There are no awards for the 5K.

Walkers, strollers and dogs
Strollers and dogs are welcome but please line up in the back and maintain a safe distance from others. Walkers allowed in the 5K, but please maintain a 15min/mile pace or faster. No walkers on the course after 11:00am per City of Cambridge.

Please help us recruit volunteers.We are seeking volunteers to help with several aspects of the event; please sign up here. Volunteers receive a special edition tshirt and free entry into the post-race party.

Postponement, Cancellation and Refund Policy
In the event of inclement weather, the event may be postponed to another date. No refunds will be issued due to conflicts with the postponement date. If RACE must cancel the event due to circumstances beyond their control, no refunds will be issued. Bottom line: RACE does not control the weather, nor does RACE issue refunds unless RACE really screwed up. Please remember, all proceeds go to charity.

Please ride your bike or take the T; it’s better for everyone!
Red line: Take the Red Line to the Kendall Square station. Head towards Charles River/Main St. Turn left onto 3rd St and walk .2 miles and turn right onto Athenaeum. Green line: Take the Green Line to the Lechmere Station. Walk west on Cambridge St towards 1st St. Turn right onto 1st St., cross Binney St., then turn right onto Athenaeum.

Parking:
If you must drive, there’s a parking garage underneath the start/finish line and a parking lot at the corner of Binney Street and 2nd Street.

Course

Feb. 1st, 2015 – Kendall Square, Cambridge

Flat, fast 5M course with two water stations.

USATF course certification pending.

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5K course shares final 1.6 miles & finish line as 5M course.

Teams

Super Sunday Feb. 1st, 2015 – Kendall Square, Cambridge

Bustonian TeamAll teams with at least 10 runners are eligible to win the Bustonian Team Award, which goes to the fastest team based on the cumulative time of the team’s top 10 finishers, male or female.

Fundraising

Super Sunday – Feb. 1st, 2015 – Kendall Square, Cambridge

Super Sunday is a fundraiser for several fantastic charitable organizations. For 2014, Super Sunday supported TargetCancer , Gronk Nation Youth Foundation and the East Cambridge Little League. Please help us increase the amount raised for these organizations by creating a fundraising page. We’ve got great prizes to reward you for reaching certain amounts.

Summer Series

2015 Boston 5K Summer Series

Our dates have been approved and we have new home! The remainder of the 2015 Boston 5K Summer Series races will be at the Chestnut Hill Reservoir.

Join us on six terrific Thursday evenings this summer for fun, friendly, chip-timed 5K runs! The races are held along the Chestnut Hill Reservoir. Each event includes a post-race party at Miller’s Boston Ale House with beer generously provided by our brewery partners.

Changes for 2015: Anyone who entered race #1 will get a 20% discount towards the season pass. Sadly, the women-only 5K races which we’ve had in past years are on hold until 2016 due to our new location.

Awards at each event:
Top 3 male & female overall (ranked by gun time)
Age group winners (20 & under, 21-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+; ranked by chip time)
Fastest team (scoring: total time of top 3 females + top 3 males, ranked by gun time)

2015 Season Points Competition:
Top 3 female & male overall
Top 3 in each age group
Top 3 fastest teams
Largest team

Scoring points, explained: Overall winners (female & male) each get 1,000 points. Then we’ll divide the winner’s time by your time and multiply it by 1,000 points to determine your score.

Public Transportation: Take the Green Line ‘C’ branch to Cleveland Circle. After exiting the MBTA walk 200 feet east on Beacon Street. Cross Chestnut Hill Avenue at the lights. Chestnut Hill Reservation is immediately on the right.

Refunds & Cancellations: If we are forced to cancel by the DCR, Mother Nature or even a big scary dude, we’re all out of luck. We do not issue refunds, but you can transfer your bib to a friend here.

Parking: Street parking is available along Beacon Street and the parking lot at the intersection of Beacon & Chestnut Hill Ave.Race Course (for race #1):

Post-race party at Oak Lea Tent inside the Zoo.
We will have snacks from Cascadian Farms, pizza from Dominos and drinks from Naked Juice.
Our beer garden (21+) will feature Samuel Adams, Blue Hills Brewery, Lagunitas and Long Trail.
If you appear under 30, you may be carded when entering beer garden.

Awards ceremony starts at 6:30pm.
Awards for Top Influencer, Top Team, Top Male, Top Female and Age Group Champions.
Age groups: 18&U, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+

We will have a secure bag-check area.
Sorry – no strollers due to a steep, narrow trail on the course.

Team captain perks:Create a team, recruit at least 4 other teammates and you’ll get free into our Super Sunday 5K/5M! Once you’ve got 5 runners on your team, email hello@racecancer.org for your coupon code. We’ll also have prizes for the captains of the three largest teams.

Chip timing:
The Miss Santa Holiday 5K is a chip-timed event for runners; the chip will be on the back of your race number. The Pink Walk is not timed.

Awards categories:Top Miss Santa costume (judged by the crowd and the race director!) + Top 3 Male & female overall and age group awards: 18 & under, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+. Overall awards are based on gun time; age group awards are based on chip time. Trophies/medals can be picked up at our office but any other prizes may only be claimed at the awards ceremony.

Bag check:
As with all RACE events, there will be secure bag-check area (near start/finish line) for all participants.

Dogs and strollers:
Dogs and strollers are welcome in either event – please start from the back if participating in the run and pass carefully.

We need volunteers!We are seeking volunteers to help with several aspects of the event. Please email hello@racecancer.org if you are interested in volunteering.

It pays to tell your friends!Races are more fun with friends and we reward our runners for referring others to our events. When you register, you’ll get a “Sharelink” in your confirmation email so that RaceMenu can track your referrals. As always, we’ll have awesome prizes for the top referrers.

Postponement, Cancellation and Refund Policy:
In the event of inclement weather, the event may be postponed to another date. No refunds will be issued due to conflicts with the postponement date. If RACE must cancel the event due to circumstances beyond our control, no refunds will be issued. Please remember, all proceeds go to charity.

Getting to the event:

Parking is not available at the Esplanade, however the event is easily accessible via MBTA:

Green Line: Get off at the Arlington Street Station. Walk along the Public Garden/Arlington Street to Beacon Street. Cross over Beacon Street and take the Arthur Fiedler Footbridge over Storrow Drive to the Hatch Shell. From there, follow the path across the lagoon towards the Arthur Fiedler statue.

Red Line: Get off at the Charles Street/MGH station. Take the footbridge over Storrow Drive to the Charles River side and walk west along Storrow Drive. The Hatch Shell is a short walk from there; follow the path across the lagoon towards the Arthur Fiedler statue.

If driving, park at the Boston Common Garage on Charles Street. Upon exiting the garage, go right on Charles Street and left on Beacon Street. Cross over Beacon Street and take the Arthur Fiedler Footbridge over Storrow Drive to the Hatch Shell, then follow the path across the lagoon towards the Arthur Fiedler statue.